IVA Spacesuit Project Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. Bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Project Engineer to support the development, integration, testing, procurement, and sustainment of Intravehicular Activity (IVA) spacesuit systems for human-rated spaceflight programs. This role serves as the technical integrator between engineering disciplines, manufacturing, suppliers, test organizations, logistics, and program management to ensure successful delivery of mission-critical hardware. The Project Engineer will coordinate technical activities, resolve issues, support qualification testing, manage procurement efforts, develop technical documentation, and drive project execution from design through flight readiness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the technical execution of IVA spacesuit hardware throughout the product lifecycle, including design, fabrication, integration, qualification, certification, and operational support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, including systems, mechanical, electrical, thermal, materials, manufacturing, quality, safety, human factors, logistics, and test engineering.
• Develop and maintain Task Performance Sheets (TPS), work packages, engineering task plans, schedules, and project documentation.
• Support procurement activities by developing technical specifications, evaluating supplier capabilities, coordinating material acquisitions, and tracking long-lead hardware.
• Coordinate engineering change implementation, configuration management, and hardware release activities.
• Support qualification, acceptance, integration, and environmental testing of IVA spacesuit systems and associated crew survival equipment.
• Participate in test planning, procedure development, test execution, troubleshooting, and post-test data reviews.
• Lead technical troubleshooting efforts during development, manufacturing, testing, and integration activities.
• Coordinate logistics activities including hardware tracking, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and flight hardware accountability.
• Support risk identification, issue resolution, and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare technical presentations and status reports for engineering leadership and customers.
• Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and integrated product team (IPT) meetings.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance engineering efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the field or a related area.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Experience supporting hardware development and engineering integration.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation, requirements management, and configuration management.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic development environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience supporting crew survival systems or aerospace/human spaceflight programs.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting crew survival systems and/or IVA spacesuit systems.
• Experience supporting NASA or commercial human spaceflight programs.
• Experience with IVA pressure garments, helmets, gloves, visors, restraint systems, or crew equipment.
• Experience with procurement and supplier management.
• Experience writing Task Performance Sheets (TPS), work instructions, engineering procedures, or test procedures.
• Familiarity with engineering project planning and scheduling tools.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • IVA Spacesuit Systems
  • Crew Survival Systems
  • Pressure Garment Systems
  • Human-Rated Spacecraft
  • Space Systems Integration
  • Qualification Testing
  • Acceptance Testing
  • Environmental Testing
  • Systems Verification and Validation
  • Test Procedure Development
  • Task Performance Sheet (TPS) Development
  • Procurement and Supplier Coordination
  • Logistics and Material Management
  • Hardware Tracking and Configuration Control
  • Engineering Change Management
  • Failure Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
  • Troubleshooting Complex Hardware Systems
  • Risk Management
  • Requirements Management
  • Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

Skills

• Technical problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Project coordination
• Systems thinking
• Organization and planning
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Initiative and accountability
• Continuous improvement mindset

Preferred Industry Experience

• Human spaceflight
• Commercial crew programs
• Space systems development
• Crew survival equipment
• IVA spacesuit development
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Flight hardware integration
• Government aerospace contracts
• Spacecraft testing and certification

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicable.

Work Environment

• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time).
• May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
• Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
• Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.